- Shorecrest High
- HOM
Highlander of the Month
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Every month, each department selects and honors a student. Normally, at the Highlander of the Month reception, parents, students, and staff gather in the library to hear the accomplishments, contributions, and strengths of these outstanding Scots. If you know any of these young people or their families, congratulate them!
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February 2021
Art Morgan Weiss ​– light and cheerful presence; frequent contributor in class discussions; works on projects in her free time; seeks out help AVID Isaac Spates ​–​ r​ockstar student; everything he does, he does to mastery; organized, hard-working, bright; high standards; encouraging, kind and generous with others; quiet resolve to excel Business/Industrial Tech Flavio Cruz-Hernandez​ – takes initiative to learn above and beyond; asks for extra resources to further his financial aspirations; determined attitude; skilled leader and self-advocate Directed Studies Koue Denis​ – hard worker who seeks out resources to be successful; overcomes obstacles and persists with calm resolve; kind and respectful; incorporates independent research into his work English Jude Ziliak​ – consistently embodies Scots values; diligent worker who produces quality work; accepts feedback and applies new concepts; writing is bold, interesting and thorough; works well with others FACSE Kalea Durfee​ – leads by example; elevates class to a new maturity level; thoughtful, honest participation speaks to character of caring and consideration of others; positive, enthusiastic energy Mathematics Angelo Visser​ – completes each challenge whether or not for credit or reward; asks great questions; participates regularly in class; has displayed the highest level of commitment to learning PE/Health Tony Della Giustina ​–​ ​a bright spot in every Zoom class; manages to make the challenges of online physical education a non-issue with high-quality participation; a pleasure to have in class Science Nika Plant​ – consistently produces detailed, high-quality work; high interest and aptitude in science and it shows; thoughtfulness and creativity evident in words and actions; positive, supportive team member Social Studies James Lewis ​– deep historical knowledge; high level of work; active participant in remote setting; dependable in discussions; wide range of background knowledge aids writing and discussion sessions World Languages Jocelyn Shea​ – a constant, dependable stand out student during the past two challenging years; completes everything and is always ready to learn; applies new learning and incorporates older concepts
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January 2021
Art Nuhamin Tesfihuen​ – thrived through perseverance, engagement, and creativity; thoughtful in her work; contributes to the class; always gets her work done on time with expertise and care AVID Catherine Johnson​ – thoughtful and creative; avidly participates in discussions-wacky questions highlight insightful, unique lens;
pursues passions with dedication to learn and growBusiness/Industrial Tech Tarren Cahoon​ – a breath of fresh air; takes initiative; actively participates with the goal of gaining experience and bettering himself; skilled self-advocate; leader Directed Studies Diego Reed​ – has overcome academic obstacles to achieve excellence; a delight to have in class; actively participates; works well with others; thrives despite remote model English Nancy Bui​ – sets the bar high; comes each day ready to collaborate and learn; thoughtful leader; driven by a passion to serve community; supportive classmate FACSE Liam Prestia​ – motivated, enthusiastic, respectful not to mention a darn good cook; takes pride in work; polite, thoughtful, mature; and very kind; takes time to express gratitude; culinary super hero Mathematics Rayna Highet​ – active participant with a desire to learn; bold and courageous answering challenging questions in front of class; diligent, hard-working, committed to understanding every topic Music Ruth Chaka​ – joined freshman band as a true beginner and has made tremendous progress packing three years of experience into half; thriving in the remote model; positive, kind, earnest PE/Health Rebecca Swinney ​– with all that is uncertain, one thing is - she will show up smiling; she helps create a better leaning everyone; quality of work is second to none; true leader during these tough times Science Quinn Ledoux​ – inquisitive, thoughtful, motivated student; active participant; asks clarifying questions that help the entire class; challenges himself; models perseverance, curiosity, and collaboration Social Studies Vance Cunningham​ – prepared, positive; listens and makes connections; fearless leader; not worried about being wrong but in learning the facts; equally skilled at asking questions that deepen understanding World Languages Jordan Robertson-Modell​ ​– thoughtful engagement and participation, not afraid to make mistakes; provides helpful feedback; takes risks and works hard to improve skills
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December 2020
Art Arianna-Soleil Kogon – takes inspiration from self reflection and attempt at balance; explores ideas through self-portraits, layering, distortion and symbols; gives artwork power and voice AVID Ludrick Siu – grown into a seasoned student seeking support when needed; working for dreams and goals and grades reflect; shows great determination to be successful Business/Industrial Tech Roswell Sass – shows perseverance and creativity in design challenges; has pushed to learn tough technical and detail-oriented skills despite challenges of remote model Directed Studies Alejandro Gonzalez Flores – kind, compassionate, hard-working; helps others freely and asks for it himself when needed; motivated to succeed; a beacon of light in the virtual classroom English Anika Rao – always brings positive energy and encourages peers; willing to dig in to difficult conversations and models listening with thoughtfulness, empathy and maturity FACSE Juan Vargas – demonstrates strong leadership and models what makes students successful; outreaches and encourages classmates to persevere; his efforts helped two students earn credit Mathematics Alexa Aguilar – polite, happy, genuine, and humble; skilled mathematician and highly participatory; not afraid to step out of comfort zone and take challenges; great to have in class PE/Health Logan Liteky – outgoing, engaging personality​; puts himself out there with bravery and vulnerability; participates actively and willingly; has a wonderful way of making others feel welcome Science Cecilia Phillips – positive participation appreciated; contributions are insightful and productive; high-quality, thoughtful work; leader who makes an effort to get to know classmates Social Studies Brooke Schurman – comes to class with kindness, humor and screen on; asks great questions and produces high-quality work that propel the whole class to next level World Languages Asha Viswanathan – exceptional drive, insight and academic skill; glows with careless joy, yet head is filled with sophisticated calculations and languages; leads others with exemplary morals and actions
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November 2020
Art Parker Schoen – comes to class with limitless imagination and ability to experiment; artwork impactful and centers around heritage; inspires others AVID Brittany Morales Rodriguez – incredible motivation, determination, attention to detail; bold and brave; courageously seeks out getting involved, sharing knowledge, asking for help and trying new things Business/Industrial Tech Luke Onyon – shows creativity and great dedication to high quality work; communicative and upbeat; adds to learning and understanding of the entire class Directed Studies Zach Evans – personable, conscientious, dedicated, responsible; works hard in and out of class; sets example for others; enthusiastic and engaged; goes the extra mile English Fletcher Lohrentz – fully engaged participant; leader in group work; accepts feedback and determines to improve in skill and knowledge; wonderfully dry and quick wit; inspires others with work ethic FACSE Theo Childs – amazing passion and knowledge for cooking; regular contributor; makes class fun and engaging; models how to learn, take risks, and develop skill in supportive manner Mathematics Lindsey Muilenberg – stellar work done thoroughly and on time; fully engaged remote learner; leader in breakout rooms always willing to help others; grasps concepts and skilled at applying to new problems PE/Health Lyla Higgins – making class less lonely and easier to teach by willingness to engage; took initiative to offer teacher feedback in order to make class better for everyone; admirable grace and maturity Science Nina Vo – conscientious and dependable; friendly and kind; top student who is not only knowledgeable but hard-working; not afraid to challenge inconsistencies like all great scientists; self-advocate Social Studies Nickolas Cannelos – positive energy and enthusiasm enlivens remote classroom, comes with a smile; encourages, supports, helps so that others request to work with him; leader World Languages Tess Scott – one of the top Spanish students; a challenge to keep him challenged; learned a year’s worth of content on his own; genius status
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October 2020
Art Annie Lam – self-advocate; becoming a master of light and color; makes her work very personal leaving the viewer wanting to know more; dedicated, hard worker AVID Mareshet Pulliam – kind and compassionate to others but strong, independent and determined; extraordinary writing skills; classmates appreciate her Business/Industrial Tech Jasmine Harrick – enthusiastic leader; commitment to highest quality; love for school shows up in creative work; inspire others Directed Studies Sianna Phillips – strives to be best academic self through attendance, studies, practice, and hard work all with a beautiful smile and kind words English Luke Schmidt – deep thinker; asks tough questions and thinks critically to grow as a learner; a leader who participates and collaborates well with others FACSE Logan Thompson – knowledgeable and actively involved in class discussions; responsible, enthusiastic, sets example for others; respected by peers Mathematics Salem Yonas – asks thoughtful questions to ensure understanding; turns in absolutely beautiful work; works so hard; fully engaged learner Music Rebecca Rhodes – tenacity carried over from classroom to online; beautiful voice shines; applies feedback to improve; combination of guts and heart PE/Health Eva Miranda Díaz – maintains an A, performs all physical requirements, and turns in all assignments all while juggling home responsibilities Science Tova Johnston – highly engaged and participatory; eagerly helps classmates problem solve and the teacher better prepare for classes; hard worker Social Studies Talis Kroehler – fabulously well-rounded; hard-working, academic, artistic; authentic and compassionate; sets a tone of inclusiveness; kind World Languages Susan Roberson – very mature, kind and hard-working; always there to lend a helping hand; comes prepared; gives best effort; thoughtful, kind
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September 2020
Art Cade Birgfeld – does thorough work and research; shows passion for class content; seeks out challenging images that showcase zest for adventure; smart questions AVID Naffie Darboe – interactive with the class; confident; hard-working; skilled self-advocate; brings energy and interest every day; challenges ideas; leader Business/Industrial Tech Eliana Harrick – enthusiastic leader; commitment to highest quality; love for school shows up in creative work; inspire others Directed Studies Brenden Mount – has displayed growth and maturity; role model and mentor for struggling peers; shows resilience and perseverance; kind English Maggie Feinberg – shining example of Scots values; brings infectious enthusiasm with her to class every day; open to feedback and up for any challenge FACSE Hayden Bohag – very engaged and respectful of protocols; always kind; contributes to class; takes pride in his quality work Mathematics Cino Cole – very engaged, active participant; answers questions and helps others understand in class/breakout rooms; classmates appreciate positive influence Music Elijah Glesener – proven skilled musician; kind and thoughtfully engaged in online learning; consistent force for positivity and a can-do attitude PE/Health Marcus Tidwell – takes personal fitness and training seriously; manages workload; contributes to class discussions; encourages others; strong leader Science Siem Ghebreyesus – stays grounded through great adversity; maintains resiliency and optimism; good-natured, polite, self-advocate; hard worker Social Studies Lily Hagg – really embraces the idea that school is a place to learn; quick to participate, slow to give up; open-minded but not uncritical; a leader World Languages Sofia Vila Vignali – big, fun, bubbly personality; courageous language learner; active participant; linguistic fearlessness is contagious and inspires others